Yukio Mishima

Writing1925–1970Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Yukio Mishima (三島由紀夫 Mishima Yukio) is the pen name of Kimitake Hiraoka (平岡公威 Hiraoka Kimitake, a Japanese author, poet, playwright, actor, and film director. Mishima is considered one of the most important Japanese authors of the 20th century.

Known ForWriting

GenderMale

Birthday1925-01-14

Age45 years old at death

Date of Death† 1970-11-25

Place of BirthShinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Known AsKimitake Hiraoka, Юкіо Місіма , 榊山保